1. Juan Pablo Socino can run a back line.

I’ll admit I was in the school of thought that felt Juan Pablo Socino was a centre and nothing else, but I am beginning to be won over by the case for him at fly-half.

The Argentinean ran the Falcons’ back-line better than I have seen for a while now, kicking all but one of his goals and linking with runners on both inside and outside.

Mixing territory with a string of carries, he can threaten the gain line with a physicality not offered by either of the other options in Phil Godman and Rory Clegg.

2. Mark Wilson is a machine

In the week that the big Cumbrian pledged his future to the Falcons, his worth was evident in another huge shift.

A grated to the core, his hard, straight running might win few points for artistic impression, but it gets the job done.

He laid the platform for Mike Blair’s try, and appeared to be everywhere. The lad has some engine on him.

3. Be patient with the Tuilagis

Alesana and Anitelea Tuilagi only landed in the country this week, and it showed at times during their 15-minute cameo.

Lacking a little bit of fitness and the match-sharpness that only comes through playing games, there were glimpses of their destructive running as Edinburgh’s defence went down like skittles.

But there were also dropped passes and the odd mis-communication.

That was inevitable, and supporters should bear in mind that it will take a while before we see the best of the Samoan brothers.

4. Leave George McGuigan out at your peril

He might be a youngster making his way in the game, but it is hard to make a case for leaving George McGuigan out of the first team.

Even with a seasoned international like Scott Lawson breathing down his neck the former Ireland Under-20s cap was rock-solid in the set-piece and a menace in the loose.

His raw aggression is a vital component of this side, and he should start at Leicester on Saturday.

5. Cliches are cliches because they are true

Hawick provided a splendid backdrop for Friday’s encounter, and a trip to Bill McLaren country is always a joy.

The ‘Voice of Rugby’ has his memorabilia proudly displayed in the Mansfield Park clubhouse, but when Proclaimers came on the stadium PA system and a bagpipe band marched past there was no doubting which country you were in.

“Welcome to the final cross-border clash before the independence referendum,” said the stadium announcer, with a snigger.